WellingtonNew Zealand allrounder Mitchell McClenaghan suffered a huge scare after being struck on the face during the first One-Day International against Pakistan in Wellington is to undergo surgery for a fractured eye socket and will miss the second ODI in Napier on Thursday.
Facing Pakistani quick Anwar Ali on the penultimate ball of New Zealand’s innings, McClenaghan was sent crashing to the deck after missing a hook shot.
The ball ricocheted off the underside of the peak of his helmet and smashed into his eye before becoming lodged inside the grille, with McClenaghan later tweeting he had sustained “a few broken bones”.
Mitchell McClenaghan leaves the field after being struck by a bouncer by Pakistan bowler Anwar Ali. The force was so powerful that part of the grille was sent flying onto the pitch, leaving him with blood and swelling around the left eye.
He soon received stitches near his eye, but didn’t appear for New Zealand’s bowling effort as he was being treated at a nearby hospital, with Adam Milne substituting him on the field.
McClenaghan was at least in good spirits as he posted a picture on Twitter to reveal the extent of the injury.
“Thanks for all the concerns. Everything is as good as it can be just a few broken bones. Great win for the boys!”
His innings played a big part in getting the Black Caps out of trouble after Pakistan sent them into bat.
The home team was reeling at 99-6 before crucial knocks from Henry Nicholls (82), Mitchell Santner (48), Matt Henry (48*) and McClenaghan helped them through to 280-8.
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